Medical Definition of Xylitol dehydrogenase
1.
An enzyme that reversibly converts xylulose to xylitol using either NADH (d-xylulose reductase) or NADPH (l-xylulose reductase); a deficiency of the l-form is seen in individuals with essential pentosuria.
Synonym: xylitol dehydrogenase.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Xylitol Dehydrogenase
Other Resources:
